VDO Sceptron XB

HIGH-OUTPUT PIXEL-BATTEN

VDO Sceptron XB

The VDO Sceptron XB is a compact, high-performance LED pixel-batten, designed for both lighting and creative video applications. Building on the legacy of the Martin VDO Sceptron family, it inherits all of its benefits such as user-friendly mapping through Martin’s P3 System Controller, the ability to exchange diffusers and lenses, and a wide range of available rigging accessories.

The VDO Sceptron XB raises the bar with significantly boosted lumen output, enhanced cabling freedom, and the ability to be controlled as a lighting fixture via Art-Net and sACN, and as a creative video element via P3, or both simultaneously.

Compact and lightweight, VDO Sceptron XB delivers more than triple the output of the popular VDO Sceptron 10. The use of RGBW LEDs results in a better spectrum (CRI, TM-30, TLCI), compared to traditional RGB pixel-battens, making it ideal for precision illumination of people and set décor. The enhanced control options make this fixture easy to deploy, with or without a P3 System Controller.

Its Extended Gamut calibration ensures consistent performance on whites, offering color temperature and tint control, while saturated colors remain rich and deep. The P3 Mix channel further enhances its versatility, enabling smooth transitions between video and light control.

Additional features include a wide range of built-in effects macros, a stand-alone mode for applications without a Controller, and a full suite of optical and rigging accessories, enabling designers to utilize the series for a variety of uses and mounting configurations. VDO Sceptron XB’s IP65 rating expands its design capabilities, making it perfect for a variety of indoor and temporary outdoor applications and its integrated hibernation mode increases energy efficiency by reducing power consumption when not in use.

With best-in-class performance, unmatched versatility, and a future-proof design, VDO Sceptron XB is ideal for lighting designers, rental customers, and installation professionals. It sets a new standard for powerful, flexible lighting and creative video applications.

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Features

  • Extremely compact and lightweight
  • More than triple the output of VDO Sceptron 10
  • Colors boosted 3 to 7 times higher than in VDO Sceptron 10
  • RGBW LEDs (higher output and higher light quality (CRI / TM-30 / TLCI))
  • Full Gamut Pixel Calibration (pixel-to-pixel and fixture-to-fixture consistency, even when products from different manufacturing batches are being used together)
  • Art-Net, sACN & Martin P3 control (usable as a lighting fixture and as a creative video element)
  • Easy mapping and addressing through P3 System Controller or Companion Desktop
  • P3 Mix channel enabling switching and fading between “lighting mode” and “video mode”
  • IP65-rated for temporary outdoor use
  • Stand-alone mode for applications without a Controller
  • Wide range of optical accessories, including diffusers and lenses offering many different uses and looks
  • Lens and Glare Shield accessories enabling usage as lighting fixture
  • Versatile rigging accessories, allowing easy mounting of fixtures in many different configurations
  • Indoor and outdoor power+data solutions available (P3 PowerPort family)

Specifications

  • Physical

    1000 mm Variant
    Length: 1000 mm (39.4 in.)
    Width: 27 mm (1.1 in.)
    Height (without diffuser/lens): 37 mm (1.5 in.)
    Height (with included square diffuser): 51 mm (2.0 in.)
    Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs.)

    320 mm Variant
    Length: 320 mm (12.6 in.)
    Width: 27 mm (1.1 in.)
    Height (without diffuser/lens): 37 mm (1.5 in.)
    Height (with included square diffuser): 51 mm (2.0 in.)
    Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs.)

    Dynamic Effects

    Dimmer/Shutter: 0 - 100% continuous dimming, regular and random strobe, instant open and blackout
    Dimming options: Choice of four dimming curves
    Color Mixing: RGBW, independently variable 0 - 100%
    Color Temperature Control: Variable 1,800 – 12,850 K
    Tint Control: Variable green-magenta shift Δuv -0.05 – +0.05
    Virtual Color wheel: 48 color presets, continuous rotation & random color
    PixelMapping: Individual RGB control of each pixel
    P3 Mix: Videomapping of fixture with variable crossfade between DMX control and video control
    Pre-programmed effects: Various pre-programmed FX; featuring foreground color, background color, speed and direction control
    LED Frequency control: Two LED PWM control modes

    Control and Programming

    Control Protocols: Art-Net, RDM over Art-Net, sACN and Martin P3
    Protocol Detection: Automatic
    DMX Modes 1000 mm Variant: Compact, Basic, Extended 5 Segments, Extended 10 Segments, Extended 25 Segments, Extended 100 Pixels, Compact Direct, RGB, PixelMap 5 Segments, PixelMap 10 Segments, PixelMap 25 Segments and PixelMap 100 Pixels
    DMX Modes 320 mm Variant: Compact, Basic, Extended 2 Segments, Extended 4 Segments, Extended 8 Segments, Extended 32 Pixels, Compact Direct, RGB, PixelMap 2 Segments, PixelMap 4 Segments, PixelMap 8 Segments and PixelMap 32 Pixels
    DMX Channels 1000 mm Variant: 8, 14, 29, 44, 89, 314, 8, 3, 15, 30, 75 & 300
    DMX Channels 320 mm Variant: 8, 14, 20, 26, 38, 110, 8, 3, 6, 12, 24 & 96
    Multi-Universe Overflow: Yes, in all DMX Modes

    16-bit Controllable Parameters: Dimming
    Setting and Addressing: Martin P3 or RDM over Art-Net
    Local User Interface: Magnet Sensor to recall testpatterns and reset fixture
    Fixture identification: User-settable ID number
    Art-Net Compliance: Art-Net 1, 2, 3 and 4; including RDM over Art-Net
    sACN Compliance: ANSI E1.31 - 2018
    Martin P3 Compliance: P3 System Controller Software 6.1.0 or newer
    Ethernet Transceiver: 10/100Mbit
    Firmware Update: via Ethernet using Martin Companion or P3 System Controller

    Stand Alone Programming Programming Interface: Martin Companion Application via RDM over Art-Net Controllable Parameters: All, including internal FX Maximum Number of Scenes: 20 Hold Time: Global or per scene Fade Time: Global or per scene Synchronization: Yes, including synchronization across different fixture types
    P3 Video Processing

    System processing depth: 16 bits per color (64 bits per pixel)
    Frame rate: up to 60 frames/sec
    Brightness control: 0-100% (maintaining full color depth)
    Latency between first and last fixture: None
    Gamma Curve Control: Yes, adjustable
    Image Control Parameters: Hue, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast, Lowlight & Gain
    Color temperature control: Variable 1,800 – 12,850 K
    Tint control: Variable green-magenta shift Δuv -0.05 – +0.05
    Color Gamut Control: Real-time

    Control/User Interface Device status: Multi-color visual indication Device test and reset: Magnet sensor to call up local test patterns and reset fixture
    Optics

    Pixel Pitch: 10.00 mm
    Pixel Quantity 1000 mm Variant: 100 RGBW pixels
    Pixel Quantity 320 mm Variant: 32 RGBW pixels
    LED Type: Single RGBW LED per pixel
    Beam Angle (Half Peak): 122x122° (without diffuser/lens installed)
    Field Angle (Tenth Peak): 145x145° (without diffuser/lens installed)
    Beam Angle (Half Peak): 24x84° (with graze lens installed)
    Field Angle (Tenth Peak): 51x130° (with graze lens installed)
    Beam Angle (Half Peak): 16x76° (with blade lens installed)
    Field Angle (Tenth Peak): 31x120° (with blade lens installed)
    Minimum LED lifetime: > 100.000 hours (to > 70% luminous output)*
    * Figure obtained under manufacturer's test conditions at Ta = 25° C

    Photometric Data

    Luminous Output Mixed White (full power mode): 2,300 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Red (full power mode): 640 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Green (full power mode): 1,940 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Blue (full power mode): 350 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Mixed White (half power mode): 1,250 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Red (half power mode): 320 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Green (half power mode): 970 lumens / m
    Luminous Output Blue (half power mode): 175 lumens / m

    Luminous Intensity Mixed White (full power mode): 830 cd / m
    Luminance, Mixed White (full power mode): 27,666 nits (fixtures placed in continuous surface at 30 mm center-to-center)
    CCT: Variable 1,800 K – 12,850 K (+/- 200 K)
    CRI (Color Rendering Index): ≥ 78
    CQS (Color Quality Scale): ≥ 74
    TM-30 Rf (IES TM-30-15 Fidelity Index): ≥ 77
    TM-30 Rg (IES TM-30-15 Gamut Index): ≥ 92
    TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index): ≥ 61
    LED Refresh Rate: 1,001 Hz or 4,004 Hz (selectable)
    Binning: Tight color and flux binning
    Calibration: Full Gamut Pixel Calibration
    Color Modes: Direct Color Mode, Extended Gamut Mode, Calibrated Color Mode and Linear Video Mode
    * All Photometric Data measured in steady state (30 minutes warm-up time) at 25°C ambient
    * All Photometric Data measured at 6500 K white
    * All Photometric Data without diffuser/lens installed

    Optical Accessories

    Flat Diffuser
    Flat Smoked Diffuser
    Round Diffuser
    Round Smoked Diffuser
    Square Diffuser
    Square Smoked Diffuser
    Tube Diffuser
    Tube Smoked Diffuser
    Graze Lens
    Blade Lens
    Glare Shield
    All optical accessories are interchangeable and clip onto fixtures

    Construction

    Color: Matte Black
    Housing Material: Aluminium
    Protection Rating: IP 65
    Corrosion Resistance: ISO 12944-6: 2018; C3 High, Test regime ISO 9227, 240h

  • Installation

    Mounting: Channel for M6 captive nuts on back of fixture
    Mounting Options: M6 bolts, sliding bracket, half coupler, spigot adapter, linear coupler, pivot coupler, parallel coupler or floorstand
    Maximum vertical column height: 6 fixtures
    Orientation: Any
    Location: indoor or temporary outdoor use

    Connections

    DC Power and Network input: cable tail with DCE hybrid connector (7pin)
    DC Power and Network thru: cable tail with DCE hybrid connector (7pin)
    All connections hot plugging compatible

    Electrical

    Nominal Input Voltage: 48 V DC +/- 4%
    Power Supply Options: P3 PowerPort 2000, P3 PowerPort 500 IP Rental, P3 PowerPort 500 IP Install, DCE PSU 240 IP or generic 48 V DC PSU
    Power Consumption 1000 mm Variant
    Typical Full Power Mode: 30.0 W *
    Typical Half Power Mode: 16.9 W *
    Idle: 3.3 W *
    Hibernation: 1.6 W *
    Power Consumption 320 mm Variant
    Typical Full Power Mode: 11.0 W *
    Typical Half Power Mode: 6.5 W *
    Idle: 2.2 W *
    Hibernation: 1.6 W *
    * Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
    Typical: fixture at full output white.
    Idle: fixture at zero output.
    Hibernation: no output; wake-up procedure required to re-use fixture.

    Thermal

    Cooling: Convection
    Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 50° C (122° F)*
    Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C (-4° F)*
    Typical Heat Dissipation 1000 mm variant (calculated, +/- 10%): 102 BTU/hr.
    Typical Heat Dissipation 320 mm variant (calculated, +/- 10%): 35 BTU/hr.
    * At temperatures above 50° C (122° F), the fixture will automatically limit its output to prevent overheating.
    * At temperatures below 0° C (32° F), the quantity of fixtures per daisy-chain needs to be reduced.

    Environmental RoHS: Compliant REACH: Compliant WEEE: Compliant Proposition 65: Compliant FSC: Certified cardboard inlay and outer packaging Efficacy (max output): 76.6 lm/W LWR*: 1438 lm/kg (657 lm/lbs.)

    * LWR = Lumen-to-Weight Ratio

    Approvals Global CB Certification/IECEE: IEC 62368-1 EU safety: IEC 62368-1 EU EMC: EN 55032; EN 55035; EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 US safety: UL 62368-1 US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No.62368-1 Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class B Australia/NZ: RCM United Kingdom: UKCA India: BIS IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 1)
    Included Items

    Square Diffuser
    Square Smoked Diffuser
    2x Cable Clip
    Safety Cable Attachment Eyelet
    Multi-Language Safety and Installation Manual

    Related Items

    P3-175 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721100
    P3-275 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721101
    P3-PC System Controller: Free download from www.martin.com
    Martin Companion Firmware Upload, Addressing and Stand-Alone Programming Software: Free download from www.martin.com

    Accessories

    Transport and Storage
    Flightcase for 10 x VDO Sceptron XB 1000 mm / 30 x VDO Sceptron XB 320 mm: P/N MAR-91515066
    Flightcase Extender for 10 x VDO Sceptron XB 1000 mm / 30 x VDO Sceptron XB 320 mm: P/N MAR-91515067
    VDO Sceptron Flightcase to XB Foam Upgrade Kit: P/N MAR-91515068

    Tools
    Magnetic Test Tool, set of 10: P/N 91610139
    VDO Sceptron Diffuser/Lens Removal Jaws: P/N 91611836

    Diffusers and Lenses 1000 mm
    VDO Sceptron Flat Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91610112
    VDO Sceptron Flat Smoked Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91610114
    VDO Sceptron Round Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91610116
    VDO Sceptron Round Smoked Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91610118
    VDO Sceptron Square Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91610120
    VDO Sceptron Square Smoked Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91610122
    VDO Sceptron Tube Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91611640
    VDO Sceptron Tube Smoked Diffuser 1000 mm: P/N 91611660
    VDO Sceptron XB Graze Lens 1000 mm: P/N MAR-91616132
    VDO Sceptron XB Blade Lens 1000 mm: P/N MAR-91616134
    VDO Sceptron XB Glare Shield 1000 mm: P/N MAR-91616138

    Diffusers and Lenses 320 mm
    VDO Sceptron Flat Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91610111
    VDO Sceptron Flat Smoked Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91610113
    VDO Sceptron Round Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91610115
    VDO Sceptron Round Smoked Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91610117
    VDO Sceptron Square Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91610119
    VDO Sceptron Square Smoked Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91610121
    VDO Sceptron Tube Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91611630
    VDO Sceptron Tube Smoked Diffuser 320 mm: P/N 91611650
    VDO Sceptron XB Graze Lens 320 mm: P/N MAR-91616131
    VDO Sceptron XB Blade Lens 320 mm: P/N MAR-91616133
    VDO Sceptron XB Glare Shield 320 mm: P/N MAR-91616137

    Power and Data Supply Units
    P3 PowerPort 2000: P/N MAR-90721200
    P3 PowerPort 500 IP Rental: P/N MAR-90721201
    P3 PowerPort 500 IP Install: P/N MAR-90721202
    DCE PSU 240 IP: P/N MAR-90721203

    Data Splitter & Booster for Split or Extended Cable Runs
    DCE DataSplitterBooster IP: P/N MAR-90721204

    Pre-Assembled Hybrid DCE Cables
    DC + Ethernet Cable DCE-DCE 1m: P/N MAR-91700100
    DC + Ethernet Cable DCE-DCE 2.5m: P/N MAR-91700101
    DC + Ethernet Cable DCE-DCE 5m: P/N MAR-91700102
    DC + Ethernet Cable DCE-DCE 10m: P/N MAR-91700103
    DC + Ethernet Cable DCE-DCE 25m: P/N MAR-91700104

    Bulk Hybrid DCE Cables
    DC + Ethernet Cable 100m: P/N MAR-91700105
    DC + Ethernet Cable LSZH 100m: P/N MAR-91700106

    Field-Installable DCE Connectors
    Field-installable Connector DCE Male: P/N MAR-91700107
    Field-installable Connector DCE Female: P/N MAR-91700108

    Closing Caps for DCE Connectors
    Closing Cap Male DCE Connector: P/N MAR-91700109
    Closing Cap Female DCE Connector: P/N MAR-91700110

    Hybrid DCE Adapters
    DC + Ethernet Adapter DCE Male-Male: P/N MAR-91700111
    DC + Ethernet Adapter DCE Female-Female: P/N MAR-91700112
    DC + Ethernet Adapter EtherCON+Wires to DCE: P/N MAR-91700113
    DC + Ethernet Adapter DCE to EtherCON: P/N MAR-91700114

    Rigging Accessories
    VDO Sceptron Sliding Brackets, set of 10: P/N 91610123
    Super Lightweight Half Coupler Rigging Clamp, black: P/N 91602018
    VDO Sceptron Low Profile Half Coupler: P/N 91611790
    VDO Sceptron Linear Aligners, set of 10: P/N 91610124
    VDO Sceptron Linear Coupler: P/N 91611843
    VDO Sceptron Parallel Couplers, 30/40/50 mm, set of 10: P/N 91610125
    VDO Sceptron Parallel Couplers, 60/70/80 mm, set of 10: P/N 91610138
    VDO Sceptron Spigot Adapter, 28 mm: P/N 91611791
    VDO Sceptron Floorstands, set of 2: P/N 91611792
    VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler: P/N 91611793
    Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, black: P/N 91604006
    Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, silver: P/N 91604007
    Set of 10 VDO Sceptron XB Cable Clips: P/N MAR-91616139

    Spare Parts
    Safety Wire Bracket Assembly: P/N M62420451

    Ordering Information

    VDO Sceptron XB 1000 mm, in cardboard box: P/N MAR-90357902
    VDO Sceptron XB 320 mm, in cardboard box: P/N MAR-90357901

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Specifications
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - Flightcase Spec Sheet
en version A, updated: Dec 2024
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - System Diagrams
en version C, updated: Aug 2025
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - Spec Sheet
en version C, updated: Jan 2026
en  1.66 MB Jan 2026
file type icon DCE Cables & Connectors - Drawings
en version B, updated: Feb 2026
en  1.37 MB Feb 2026
en  183 KB Dec 2024
en  463 KB Aug 2024
file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - Diffuser & Lens Accessories
en version A, updated: Mar 2025
en  Mar 2025
file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - Rigging Accessories
en version A, updated: Mar 2025
en  Mar 2025
Manuals
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fr  3.78 MB Apr 2025
en  2.88 MB Apr 2025
en  250 KB May 2026
Photometrics
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - Photometric Files
en version B, updated: Mar 2025
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Illustrations
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - 2D Dimensions
en version B, updated: Apr 2025
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Symbols
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file type icon Martin Professional GDTF Library
en version A, updated: Oct 2023
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file type icon AutoCAD 2D Symbols
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file type icon AutoCAD 3D Symbols
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file type icon Vectorworks Symbols
en version 4.6, updated: Jan 2026
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CAD Drawings
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - 3D Drawings
en version B, updated: Apr 2025
en  209 MB Apr 2025
Bim Objects
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - BIM Object
en version A, updated: Aug 2025
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Compliances
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - EU Declaration of Conformity
en version A, updated: Jan 2025
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - ETL Authorization To Mark
en version A, updated: Jan 2025
en  188 KB Jan 2025
file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - ETL Listing Verification
en version A, updated: Feb 2025
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file type icon VDO Sceptron XB - CB Test Certificate
en version A, updated: Feb 2025
en  87 KB Feb 2025
Firmware
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download icon for VDO Sceptron XB - Firmware VDO Sceptron XB - Firmware
version 1.0.0, updated: May 2026
1.0.0   May 2026

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